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Q. No.Assertion(A): Diffusion takes place only along a gradient and does not use energy.
Reason(R): Proteins in the membrane are responsible only for active transport.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Diffusion |
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Assertion(A): Pure water will always have zero water potential.
Reason(R): The greater the concentration of water in a system, the greater is its kinetic energy or ‘water potential’.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): The greater the concentration of water in a system, the greater is its kinetic energy or ‘water potential’.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Water Potential Concept |
Level 4: Below 35%
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Assertion(A): All solutions have a lower water potential than pure water.
Reason(R): Addition of solutes leads to lowering in free water molecules and the concentration (free energy) of water decreases, reducing its water potential.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): Addition of solutes leads to lowering in free water molecules and the concentration (free energy) of water decreases, reducing its water potential.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Plant Water Relations: Water Potential: DPD |
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Assertion(A): Water is often the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity in both agricultural and natural environments.
Reason(R): Plants need water in large amounts.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): Plants need water in large amounts.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Imbibition |
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Assertion(A): The cell wall is freely permeable to water and substances in solution.
Reason(R): Plant cell wall is not a barrier to movement.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): Plant cell wall is not a barrier to movement.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Membrane Transport |
Level 4: Below 35%
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Assertion(A): The pressure exerted by the protoplasts due to entry of water against the rigid walls is called pressure potential Ψp.
Reason(R): Due to rigidity of the cell wall, the cell does not rupture when placed in hypotonic solution.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): Due to rigidity of the cell wall, the cell does not rupture when placed in hypotonic solution.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Water Potential Concept |
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Assertion(A): Imbibition of water in seeds is also diffusion.
Reason(R): Water movement in such cases is along a concentration gradient.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): Water movement in such cases is along a concentration gradient.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Imbibition |
73%
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Assertion(A): As water evaporates into the intercellular spaces or the atmosphere, tension develops in the continuous stream of water in the apoplast.
Reason(R): Mass flow of water occurs due to the adhesive and cohesive properties of water.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): Mass flow of water occurs due to the adhesive and cohesive properties of water.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Transpiration Pull: Illustration |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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Assertion(A): Symplastic movement is slower than apoplastic movement.
Reason(R): During symplastic movement, the water has to enter the cells through the cell membrane.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): During symplastic movement, the water has to enter the cells through the cell membrane.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Phloem Translocation: Short Distance Transport |
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Assertion(A): Most of the water flow in the roots occurs via the symplast.
Reason(R): The cortical cells are loosely packed, and hence offer no resistance to water movement.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): The cortical cells are loosely packed, and hence offer no resistance to water movement.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Pathways of Transport: Illustration |
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